Was the same lens used for all 4 cameras?
Testing ACTi E97 10MP Camera
Published Jan 13, 2014 05:00 AM
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Comments (17)
町田 英志
Jan 13, 2014JH
John Honovich
Jan 13, 2014We use the manufacturer recommended or integrated lenses for each model, for all tests.
No, the lenses are not the same, and it would not even be physically possible to make them all the same.
This test reflects the actual performance of the full camera 'system'.
町田 英志
Jan 13, 2014Thank you for the confirmation. I wanted to know the lens as certain lens on a box type camera will give an edge to it. Glad to see the tests being done but would like to have a color comparison chart as well if possible.
Luis Carmona
Jan 13, 2014Nice report though I don't see the bandwidth consumption chart really being useful for comparision unless all cameras are doing the same framerate. Ideally maybe do two charts, one with call cameras doing same FPS and another doing their max FPS. But if only one is used I'd prefer one with all cameras at the same FPS.
Ethan Ace
Jan 13, 2014Hey Luis, fair point. We've updated the report with a second, standardized BW chart.
Luis Carmona
Jan 13, 2014Such interactive and immediate response between subscribers and members of IPVM staff is what really brings value to the product. :)
DE
Dennis Eversole
Jan 13, 2014Good test guys. I would be curious how the ACTi Superior Low Light System (SLLS) compares to the Samsung Super Light Enhancer, maybe downstream you could do a test of the various Low Light offerings.
JH
John Honovich
Jan 14, 2014What's a model number you are recommending? I am not sure which ACTi cameras are 'SLLS' approved or not.
DE
Dennis Eversole
Jan 14, 2014Multiple units; in E series it includes E94 1.3MP or E95 2MP in the same format as the E97 for instance.
In a Box Cameras, it would be the E23. The secret is anything that says specifically 1.3MP or 2MP are Super Low Light. 1MP/3MP/5MP/10MP are not SLLS.
DM
Duncan Miller
Jan 14, 2014I received my acti e97 camera today and I also had to focus the camera as it was not done very well from factory. Looks like acti is having some quality control issues.
JH
John Honovich
Jan 14, 2014Duncan, good feedback! We have a discussion on factory focus issues. I am still curious to know how manufacturers focus at the factory. I presume there's has to be a human being manually verifying each one. yes/no?
DE
Dennis Eversole
Jan 14, 2014IT
IONESCU TRAIAN
Jan 14, 2014In your test devices picture you are saying : "Here's what they look like in our test setup (from left to right, Axis M3005, Samsung SNB-5004, Arecont 10MP and ACTi 10MP)" ...but you have just 4 cameras . Please check.
JH
John Honovich
Jan 14, 2014We mention 4 cameras (Axis, Samsung, Arecont, ACTi) and then show 4 cameras. Am I missing something here?
TW
Tom Wilson
Jan 14, 2014It looks like the Axis is on the right side in the pic to me. Shouldn't it read from right to left?
TW
Tom Wilson
Jan 14, 2014Wow, someone fixed it within 1 second of me posting, now thats service!
JH
JOHN HOLMES
Sep 15, 2015I am stuck with 2 E97's, I was able to return 4 plus all the E77's I bought. I have a better picture with my Hikvision 3mp vandal domes at half the price!
The E97 makes a fine paperweight, but don't try to use one as a boat anchor, they float.